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SAT · 2026-06-13 · 04:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0613-84058
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Why driving instructor licences are becoming a hot ticket item for Hongkongers

Hongkonger Fung Fu, a light goods van driver with over 20 years of experience, is considering becoming a private driving instructor due to a gloomy economic outlook. He observes restaurant closures and reduced company orders, leading to increased competition in the logistics industry.

Cannix YauSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-13 · 04:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Why driving instructor licences are becoming a hot ticket item for Hongkongers
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84words
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Briefing Summary

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Hongkonger Fung Fu, a light goods van driver with over 20 years of experience, is considering becoming a private driving instructor due to a gloomy economic outlook. He observes restaurant closures and reduced company orders, leading to increased competition in the logistics industry. Additionally, the physical demands of his current job are becoming more challenging with age, contributing to his uncertainty about the future. This shift reflects a growing trend of Hongkongers seeking alternative careers amidst economic uncertainty and the physical challenges of their existing professions.

Confidence 0.85Sources 1Claims 5Entities 6
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Key claims

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Fung Fu finds his current job of carrying heavy goods harder as he gets older.

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More drivers are joining the logistics industry, resulting in keener competition.

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Many restaurants have closed down in Hong Kong.

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Fung Fu started considering becoming a private driving instructor due to a gloomy economic outlook.

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Companies are making fewer orders of goods.

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Full report

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With more than 20 years of experience as a light goods van driver, Hongkonger Fung Fu only started considering switching to becoming a private driving instructor when he noticed the economic outlook was getting gloomier.“Many restaurants have closed down, and companies are making fewer orders of goods. Besides, more drivers are joining the logistics industry, resulting in keener competition,” the 48-year-old told the South China Morning Post.“As I am getting older, my job of carrying heavy goods is becoming harder. The future looks uncertain.”
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Keywords & salience

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driving instructor licence
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hongkongers
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economic outlook
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logistics industry
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career change
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competition
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uncertainty
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